In January 2024, sold production of industry was by 1.6% higher than in January 2023, when an increase was recorded by 1.4% as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, whereas in comparison with December 2023, it increased by 2.3%.

According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in January 2024 decreased compared to December 2023 by – 0.2%, as well as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year - by 9.0%.

In January 2024, the average paid employment in the enterprise sector compared with January 2023 was lower by 0.2% and amounted to 6 515.7 thousand full-time equivalent employees. The average monthly wage and salary in the enterprise sector in January 2024 compared with January 2023 increased nominally by 12.8% and amounted to PLN 7 768.35 gross.

According to preliminary data, in January 2024 consumer prices increased by 3,9% compared with the corresponding month of the previous year. As related to the previous month consumer prices increased by 0,4%.

Foreign trade turnover in January - December 2023 (based on temporary data) in exports at current prices amounted to PLN 1 604.1 bn, while in imports - PLN 1 555.4 bn. The positive balance reached the level of PLN 48.6 bn, while in the same period of 2022 year was negative and amounted to PLN 93.2 bn. In comparison to the corresponding period of last year exports decreased by 0.9%, and imports by 9.1%.